CDC Round 5
DRY HILL
ENDURO
SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2023 | PORT ANGELES, WA
NOTES ON PRACTICE!
Dry Hill is home to the NW Cup, the #1 Downhill series around. And the weekend before our race, is their race weekend! For that reason DryHill is CLOSED TO ENDURO PRACTICE on September 8,9,&10th. Lets be good team players and respect their space, or better yet, go spectate and heckle and get a Dry Hill Double Header weekend!
BEFORE YOU GO
Sign your waivers online! This saves a lot of time during check in. Fill out one waiver for each racer in your family. Youth waivers must be signed by a parent or guardian (no coaches or family friends.) A signed waiver is required to receive a timing chip and number plate. Youth who do not have a waiver signed by their parent will not be allowed to race, no exceptions.
THINK ABOUT VOLUNTEERING!
This is the last time we'll ask! (This season 😉). But as always, we could use some volunteers. If you're coming to the Dry Hill Enduro and have a friend, family, sibling, neighbor, or stranger you met at safeway, have them slam this link! These races don't happen with the help of dedicated volunteers like you, so think about it, we'd love to have you :)
DRY HILL ENDURO VENUE & TRAILS
Dry Hill 492 Walkabout Way, Port Angeles, WA 98363
FROM SEATTLE Take i5 south to HWY 101. Follow the 101 through Port Angeles and take a left on Walkabout Way.
FROM PORTLAND Take i5 North to HWY 101. Follow the 101 through Port Angeles and take a left on Walkabout Way.
PARKING Park at the lower Elwha Food and Fuel for all practice parking. Race weekend parking will be at the venue
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A Discover Pass is required for parking Dry Hill
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Parking is limited, carpooling highly recommended.
🐶 We love our dogs of Cascadia, but please note no dogs are allowed on course at any time, and all dogs must be on leash at the race venue. Please be a responsible pet owner and pick up after them - don't leave poop bags in the woods!
PLEASE BRING TO EVERY RACE
FOOD + WATER - Bring more than you think you'll need! Plan to carry at least 50 ounces of water on you at all times while riding, plus carb and protein rich snacks to have on hand throughout the day. The aid station on course is not intended to be your sole support, it's intended for water top-offs and food to supplement you. Proper preparation goes a long way in preventing emergencies on race day.
HELMETS / BODY PROTECTION Helmets must be worn at all times while on course, on both the transfers and race stages. If you're pedaling you must have your helmet securely fastened or risk disqualification. A full face helmet is highly suggested, but not mandatory. Additional body protection to consider are gloves, knee pads, eye protection, neck braces, chest protection, elbow guards, etc.
COURSE MAP Download the Trailforks App to your mobile device with updated regional maps including the event course links released on Wednesday evening of race week; if you do not have a mobile write down the course details with stage names and order to carry with you during the event, found in the race guide or on the information board in the main venue.
TRASH - Pack it in, pack it out. Please help us keep the forest clean while we're guests at the race venue.
TOOLS - Pack a small tool kit with puncture repair kit + multi tool for on the fly trailside repairs
AID - Consider a basic first aid kit with sunscreen, bug spray and bandaids to take care of the bites, burns, stings and things. A waterproof jacket, emergency blanket and whistle area all good ideas too!
COURSE LINKS
Pro/Expert COURSE
Pro Women, Pro Men, HT Open, Exp Women,
Expert Men, Junior Expert, Open MORE!
Sport Women, Sport Men, Jr Sport
Boys, Jr Sport Girls, Sport MORE!
Youth Beginner Girls, Boys
Beginner Women, Men, MORE!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, September 8 Waitlist closes at 11:59 PM - any spots that open in the final week before the event will be announced on our social media feeds and available to anyone looking for a last minute entry into the race
Wednesday, September 13 Course announced by 9 PM on our website and social media feeds
Friday, September 15 Course marked by afternoon for unsanctioned practice, including Sunday youth race courses
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No shuttling at Port Angeles - earn your turns!
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This is an unsanctioned practice when the trails are open to the public, there is no CDC or medical support on site during practice.
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Early Packet Pickup in the venue for all racers (including youth) after practice from 3 - 6 PM*
*weather permitting - if raining we'll postpone packet pickup to the morning of your race.
RACE DAY 1: SATURDAY September 16
Pro/Expert, Hard Tail, Jr Expert OPEN, Sport 19+, Enduro Lite 19+
7:00 AM Venue opens
7:30 AM Packet pickup starts in the venue
8:45 AM Mandatory racer briefing
8:55 AM Racer call ups start (call up schedule TBA)
9:00 AM First wave off
1:00 PM Food truck opens
4:00 PM Podium awards*
4:00 PM Extra Practice Session for Sunday Youth Racers available after Saturday race wraps up
SATURDAY CALL UP SCHEDULE
0900 - Pro Women
0905 - Pro Men
0915 - All Expert Women + E-Bike Open Women
0925 - Expert Men 19-29, Open MORE! Hard Tail Open
0935 - Expert Men 30-39
0945 - Expert Men 40-49
0955 - Expert Men 50+, , E-Bike Open Men
1000 - All Sport Women + Sport E-Bike Women
1005 - Sport E-Bike Men
1015 - Sport Men 19-29, Sport MORE!
1025 - Sport Men 30-39
1035 - Sport Men 40-49
1045 - Sport Men 50+
1055 - All Beginner Women, Men, MORE!
RACE DAY 2: SUNDAY September 17
Junior Expert (age-based), Junior Sport, Youth Novice, Youth Enduro Lite
7:00 AM Venue opens
7:30 AM Packet pickup starts in the venue
8:45 AM Mandatory racer briefing
8:55 AM Racer call ups start (call up schedule TBA)
9:00 AM First wave off
1:00 PM Food truck opens
4:00 PM Podium awards*
SUNDAY CALL UP SCHEDULE
0900 - All Jr Expert Girls
0910 -Jr Expert Boys 17-18
0920 -Jr Expert Boys 13-14, 15-16
0930 - All Jr Sport Girls
0935 - Jr Sport Boys 17-18
0945 - Jr Sport Boys 15-16
0955 - Jr Sport Boys 12 & under, 13-14
1005 - Youth Beginner Girls + Boys
PODIUM AWARDS
*Podiums awards are within 20 minutes of last rider turning in their timing chip; time is approximate and subject to change.
Medals 5 deep for all categories. Pro Purse Payout 3 Deep at $500, $250, $100 with equal payouts for men and women.
Must be present on podium to receive payouts and awards.
Complete at least four CDC races in the same category (3 races for youth and E-bike racers*) to be eligible for CDC Series Overall points and awards.
*E-Bike racers earn series points at CDC Hood River, North Slope, and Dry Hill
* Season Finale awards will begin as soon as race awards are done
CAMPING / LODGING
The Extreme Sports Park is open to dry camping with a bike wash, garbage and porta potties
Email Kelie here to request space and inquire as to pricing
Camping at Lower Elwha (RV Friendly)
2023 RULEBOOK
It's every racer's responsibility to read the rulebook prior to racing. If we
haven't mentioned it here in the race guide, it's probably in the rulebook:
EVENT PARTNERS
